SHIMANO STEPS COMPONENTS

New for 2021, the EP8 motor unit sits at the very top of the STePS motor hierarchy. The unit is very much aimed at the per­formance-orientated mountain biker as well as at the trekking biker with more sporty ambitions. Delivering a maximum torque of 85 Nm and a finely tuned motor set-up, the EP8 fits perfectly into our eONE-SIXTY and eONE-FORTY as well as the top eBIG.NINE, eBIG.TOUR and eSPRESSO models. In comparison to its predecessor, the E8000, the new EP8 delivers a bigger power output (up to 85 from 70 Nm), but also offers lower weight, a further slimmed-down size, reduced noise and less friction. The extremely low weight and the compact size allow our designers to integrate the motor into the overall concept of the bike perfectly.

The performance-orientated motor with slightly less power than the top unit, the EP8, but at a more affordable price and still packed with lots of top-end features. Perfectly tunable via Shimano’s e-tube project app, the E7000 delivers 60 Nm of power and features a Hollowtech II axle as well as a double sealed body for extra protection against water and dirt. The E7000 runs, similarly as the other STePS units, completely drag-free in case you decide to ride your bike without assistance or when you should run out of battery on the way home from the trails.

Launched in 2019, the 3rd motor in the STePS line-up is the trekking and city focused E6100 unit. The motor delivers an impressive 60 Nm which is specifically tuned to the needs and requirements of trekking and city e-bikes. The compact size of the unit enables a perfect integration of the motor into the frame while keeping a strong focus on the riding characteristics and the overall stiffness of the chassis – very important in particular when creating wave low step-through frames. The E6100 features Hollowtech II axle technology.

The entry level of the Shimano STePS motors and the chance to experience smooth, reliable and easy to operate STePS technology at a lower price level. The compact, super quiet and lightweight unit offers up to 40 Nm of torque and is perfect for the city and trekking usage. The ability to combine the motor with a variety of different battery and display options allows us to perfectly fit the motor into the overall concept or the bike.